Before we travel abroad, we like to learn about the people will we meet, the history of their country, and the places we might visit. As a family we make time to read quite a few fiction and non-fiction books to prepare . . .
Best Christmas Books for a Family Road Trip
If you find yourself on the road this holiday season with kids in the back seat, you will want to have some books on board to entertain them along the way. Here are some of our favorite Christmas books for kids to get everyone in . . .
Best Books for Summer Vacation 2019
Every year I set a goal to read more books and summer is one of the best times to get in some extra reading! There are so many new books out there I’m so excited to read, plus a few classics that make for light summer reading by . . .
Books from Ireland Everyone Should Read Before A Trip
Maybe it's a deep connection to my Irish ancestors or a simple love of Ireland. Whatever the case may be, I love to read books about the land of the leprechauns and share them with my children. In the spirit of St. . . .
Best Books to Read Before Traveling to Paris and France
Before we visit new countries with our children, we like to discover literature that inspires travel. There are many fabulous novels about Paris or books set in France, but we've narrowed it down to the best books set in France . . .
Best Books to Read This Summer
Every year I resolve to read more books, but this summer I am really making a commitment. There are so many new books to be read, from love stories to thrillers, and I can't wait to read them all. We've scoured all the . . .
Plan a Trip to Chicago with Moon Chicago Travel Guidebook
I have long been a fan of using travel guides to plan trips. In fact, on my very first trip abroad over twenty years ago, I’m pretty sure I packed no less than three books for my travels. It’s still my go-to method for planning . . .
15 Must Read Books for Summer Vacation
The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and I'm starting to let myself believe summer is right around the corner. To celebrate, we've compiled 15 must read books for summer vacation that will make you laugh and . . .
25 Favorite Read Aloud Books for a Road Trip
We love to bring read aloud books for a road trip because they help pass the time and keep the kids unplugged. We have pooled together some of our favorites, asked some of our favorite teachers for their suggestions, and found . . .
Books About China for All Ages
Every February many Asian countries celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year, so it seems an appropriate time to share our favorite books that inspire travel to China. The Chinese New Year is an important holiday . . .
Books that Inspire Travel to England
As with previous posts, I've put together a list of books we have read with our children or recommend for reading with children before traveling abroad. These books will hopefully provide some inspiration before heading to England . . .
Books that Inspire a Trip to Italy
Thinking of a trip to Italy? Looking for books to inspire young readers? Check out our list of suggested reading, there's something for everyone! . . .